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Dear Friend,

I have to confess that Christmas is my favorite time of the year! Call me melancholic, but I

treasure the time spent with the family and the joy of selflessly giving.

However, I don’t buy into all the consumerism… stuff, to keep it politely. It has nothing to

do with the spirit of Christmas. And because I do enjoy seeing my loved ones’ faces lit up

in joy, I never skimp on the presents. I just approach it the prepper way and go the DIY

route, whenever possible, making sure it’s something they need and enjoy.

No brand sweater can compete with a hand-sewn blanket, your mom made for you, or with

your favorite jelly made with love by grandma. That’s why we offer you this

free report.

But you don’t have to stop there! The Internet is filled with great DIY project that are so

easy to put together and will make for a lovely present, that won’t mess up with your

budget.

And in case you haven’t found one that you like, here are 10 more, from us to you!

Merry Christmas, dear prepper! I hope you have a wonderful time and that the spirit of

this holiday will bring warmth in your home and joy in your soul!

Alec Deacon

Survivopedia

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DISCLAIMER .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Why Gifting Homemade Christmas Presents Makes Sense ..................................................... 4

Sewing Kit in a Jar ................................................................................................................................... 5

Oven Mitt Utensil Holder ..................................................................................................................... 6

Spoon Hook Rack .................................................................................................................................... 7

Dip Mix Ornaments ................................................................................................................................ 8

Bottle of Memories ................................................................................................................................. 9

Tablet Holder for the Kids .................................................................................................................. 10

Chicken Wire Frames ........................................................................................................................... 11

Food in a Jar ............................................................................................................................................ 12

Recipe Holder ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Teacup Candles ...................................................................................................................................... 14

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It’s that time of year again – the season of giving!

Christmas can be brutally expensive, especially if you have very many people on your

list. Well why not make your gifts?

It’s a great way to personalize your presents, the gifts will be unique, and it will save

you a ton of money!

Here’s a secret – most people actually prefer homemade gifts, because you took the

time and invested the effort into making them!

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This is the perfect gift for anybody you know who enjoys sewing. It’s pretty and

functional, and costs very little.

Materials

1 canning jar; you pick the size depending on how big you want the kit to be.

1 ring and seal

1 6-inch square of fabric

A handful of batting

A hot glue gun and glue

Scissors

But let’s see what steps we should take to make it.

Lay the ring on the back of the cloth and draw a circle about 1 inch outside of

the ring. Cut the circle out of the cloth.

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Lay the seal on the back of the circle of cloth and squeeze a line of hot glue

around 1/4 of the seal where the gum is. Fold the edge of the cloth over and

tuck in pleats onto the glue.

Don’t pull it tight – you want to leave a pocket on top because you’re going to

stuff the batting in so that the top is a pincushion. Repeat until you have 3/4

of the fabric glued to the lid. Stuff the batting in between the lid and the cloth

so that it’s firm and even, then glue the rest of the cloth to the back of the

seal.

Turn your ring up so that you can access the inside lip of it and put hot glue

along the inside lip.

Put the ring over the stuffed seal and press to seal the “cushion” to the ring.

Fill the jar with sewing materials of your choice such as nippers, thread, pins

and whatever else you’d like to add.

Voila!

This one is actually about as simple as it gets. Just

slip the utensils into the oven mitt and it’s done.

I think it would be a great idea to personalize the

mitt using paint, buttons, and pieces of cloth cut

into cool shapes.

Write something neat such as the cook’s name or

a cute saying on the mitt with paint or markers.

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This one will require a bit of mechanical skill but not too much. Plus it looks really

classy when it’s done.

Material

6 silver or stainless steel spoons picked up at the thrift store that are

about equal in size

1 12-inch piece of 2/4 or drift wood

Drill

1/2-inch-long metal screws

Clamp

Hammer

1-inch metal rod

OK, so this is a little complicated to read but it’s not so hard to do once you get the

first spoon done.

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Start by placing the spoon rounded side down on your work bench. Just a

note – put something such as a block of wood under it. Using a hammer, tap it

a bit flat, then turn it over and tap it a bit flatter. You don’t have to get it

completely flat – just enough so that you can get a couple of small screws into

it.

Clamp the spoon by the “spoon” part to your work bench or table and tap the

back of the spoon a bit so that the handle starts to bend into about a 45-

degree angle.

Clamp the end of the spoon handle to the rod and use a hammer to tap the

spoon handle around the rod so that it forms the hook part of this project.

Drill 2 vertical holes in the spoons a half-inch apart using a drill bit that

matches your screw size.

Repeat this process with each spoon. Carefully mark your board so that the spoons

will be level and equidistant.

Once you’ve decided where each spoon goes, screw them to your board. All done!

I’ve actually made these several times with a variety of contents.

At most hobby and craft stores, you can get hollow glass ornaments that you can fill

with whatever you want. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and for this

project, you’ll want one that will hold at least 1/4 cup of stuff.

Materials

Your favorite dip mix ingredients

Hollow glass Christmas ornaments that open on top

Ribbon

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Funnel

Make your favorite dry dip mixes and, using a funnel, fill the ornaments. Leave some

space at the top to put the little lid back on, then tie a ribbon around the top. I like to

put the basic instructions on a name tag and then punch a hole in the corner and tie

it onto the ornament with the ribbon.

This is actually a sentimental DIY Christmas gift that

requires some thought and will be greatly appreciated by

family members and sentimental friends.

It’s simple!

Choose a pretty jar and, fill it with small items such as

miniatures or even simple household items that remind

you of that person.

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Use a notecard or piece of pretty stationary to write a small story about each item

and record a memory about why that item reminds you of the person. Make a little

book from it. Very personal and extremely thoughtful.

It’s also a GREAT way to remind you of why you appreciate those around you.

Are you tired of cleaning

bacon grease off the kids’

tablet because they’re

holding it while they eat

breakfast?

OK, so maybe you don’t let

the kids do that, but this

holder is great for holding a

tablet while it’s playing a

movie, too.

Materials

Old cutting board

Scrabble tile holder

2 child’s right-angle triangular building blocks (or you can make your

own

Glue the scrabble tile holder to the bottom front of the cutting board, an inch or so

above the bottom. Glue the blocks to the back so that the “leaning” part of the

triangle is glued to the board and the flat side is down.

Aannndd…that’s all! Stain it, personalize it, or paint it if you wish.

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When I first saw these, I wondered what in the world I’d use them for. But then I

started looking around on the internet and there are all kinds of cool things you can

use them for! And they’re cake to make.

Materials

An old picture frame

Chicken Wire

Stapler and staples

Sandpaper and paint/stain if you want to change the frame

Cut the piece of chicken wire to match the back of the frame and staple it to it. If you

don’t like the way the frame looks, sand it down and paint it or stain it to personalize

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it. For instance, if it’s going to be used to clip messages to in the kitchen, paint

“messages” on it or something.

You can use this to hang jewelry such as earrings from, or you can use it to clip

messages to, or you can just use it as rustic art. You can also tuck pictures into it to

make a picture collage.

This is an ages-old gift but it’s one that’s always appreciated. Fill a jar with all of the

dry ingredients to make soup, brownies, cake, or whatever your favorite recipe is.

Place the seal on the jar and put a piece of cloth over it, then put the rim on. A nice

ribbon around the ring makes it look really pretty. Print or write the recipe on a tag

and attach it with the ribbon.

Done!

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This DIY Christmas present is a cute way to keep those valuable family recipes off the

counter and makes a great gift, especially if accompanied by those coveted secret

family recipes!

Materials

1 giant clothespin

1 old wooden candlestick holder

Saw

Paint, cloth or decorations for personalization

Hot glue

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Saw the wooden candlestick off about 4 inches above the base at an angle.

Decorate the giant clothespin (available at any craft store) with paint, paper,

decoupage or whatever you’d like. Glue the clothespin to the candlestick holder and

you’re done!

There are several different ways to make a recipe card holder. Another way is to use a

metal clothes hanger and a heavy base. A quick search will turn up a style that will

suit your tastes!

This is one of my favorite DIY Christmas presents to do because I love making

candles.

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Old teacups from thrift

stores

Candle wax

Scents if you’d like

Candle wicks

Wax dye

Double broiler

Clothespins

Melt the wax in your double broiler.

I actually have a pan that I use just for wax because once you use it for this, it’s going

to be tough to get it back to cooking condition.

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While the wax is melting, cut your wicks to length then place them in the middle of

the teacups by clipping them in a clothespin that will rest on the top of the cup.

When the wax is melted, add your color/scent and stir it in. Pour into cup, keeping

enough wax to refill the candle in an hour or so when the candle is hardened and

settles. It will settle around the wick and you’ll need to fill that well at least once, and

maybe twice.

I actually get creative and whip up some of the partially cooled wax so that it looks

like foam on top of the candle. You don’t have to do that though if you want to keep

it simple.

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RESOURCES

Click on these Survivopedia links for more small DIY projects that you could

turn into Christmas presents:

DIY Project: How To Make A Clothespin Gun

DIY Project: Two Ways To Make A Pen Gun

DIY Projects: 7 Easy Fire Starter Ideas

DIY: How To Make A Bucket Clothes Washer

DIY Project: How To Make A Bug Catcher

DIY Bleach That’s Safe To Try At Home

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